Lionel Messi's pre-match speech to his Argentina teammates ahead of the World Cup final in 2014 has been revealed by Pablo Zabaleta.
The superstar helped lead his team to the showpiece clash against Germany eight years ago as they sought to win their first World Cup since 1986. However, the South American nation fell short in the final as Mario Gotze’s strike in extra-time secured the trophy for Joachim Low’s team.
Messi led Argentina to the Copa America title last year – their first major trophy in three decades – but football’s most prestigious trophy has continued to elude them. The Paris Saint-Germain star is now set to feature in his fifth, and last, World Cup – as he aims to complete his trophy set.
